2017 Nigeria Cybersecurity Outlook

The year 2016 took cyber-attacks to an unprecedented level; there were reports of it being used to influence and sway votes in democratic elections. In Nigeria, several organisations suffered cyber-attacks, some had to pay ransom for their data to be released.

Transitioning from 2016 to 2017, the journey of attaining a secure cyber ecosystem is a long but optimistic one. Cyber-attacks would continue to grow and only the informed and prepared would survive with minimal losses. In 2017, cyber threats and countermeasures are likely to take different dimensions.